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The ability of entering GCC countries while being travel banned in the UAE

I have brought 0.5 grams of Marijuana to Dubai last year as a tourist. I was travel banned. I could stay for 20 days holiday. When I was leaving, they put me into the database, and never ever again I can enter the UAE.

Now I want to visit Qatar. My question is, am I travel banned to all GCC countries? Like Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar, etc, or only UAE?

Thank you!

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26 Mar 2020, 10:32

There is a security cooperation between the Council of Cooperation Countries. You may apply for a tourist visa and if you are accepted, good luck!

26 Mar 2020, 10:38

So you think I will not be able to enter any of the GCC countries?

26 Mar 2020, 10:41

I'm really afraid of that. Where have you been registered in the database?

26 Mar 2020, 11:27

At the airport, I guess the police? Eyes, hands, passport. I am not sure, to be honest. I didn't have any court hearing or something like that.

26 Mar 2020, 11:32

But the fingerprint, hands, and everything was taken.

26 Mar 2020, 11:48

So you think with this that the security cooperation between GCC countries will not let me enter, yes?

Do you think there is any chance to lift it? I'm a tourist, never had any legal problems.

In Europe, Marihuana is taken as legal.

26 Mar 2020, 11:53

I know that. But each country has its own laws and must be respected.

I told you, you can apply for a visa and if you enter the country, good luck. If you cannot enter the country, you will not be able to do anything.

26 Mar 2020, 12:24

Thank you so much!

I will try to apply.

27 Mar 2020, 06:42

Welcome!

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